Teaching Assistant, Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, Temporary, P26724

NY HELP No

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Teaching Assistant, Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, Temporary, P26724

Occupational Category Education, Teaching

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $19.50 to $25.10 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center

197 Half Hollow Road

City Dix Hills

State NY

Zip Code 11746

Duties Description As a Teaching Assistant, you would, under the general supervision of a fully qualified teacher, perform duties related to providing direct instructional service to students. Some of these duties would include, but not be limited to: utilizing suggested techniques and lesson plans, tests and teaching aids developed by a fully qualified teacher, instruct learners individually or in groups for the purpose of conveying specific and limited subject matter; reinforce subject matter previously taught by a teacher by guiding pupils through a prescribed and frequently repetitive learning exercise; administer, proctor, and correct tests; prepare training aids and operate audiovisual and testing equipment; maintain group control in the class; accompany learners on field trips or on special activities.

Minimum Qualifications Possess Current Level III Teaching Assistant Certificate or a current Pre-Professional Teaching Assistant Certificate issued by the New York State Education Department.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance- Access to tuition assistance programs- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth- NYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.The position is temporary for the Summer School Program running from July 1, 2026 to August 30, 2026.Medicaid/Medicare Requirements:In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally-assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Specialist

Telephone

Fax 631-370-1789

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center

197 Half Hollow Road

City Dix Hills

State NY

Zip Code 11746

Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.